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The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides benefits to people who are disabled or unable to work due to old age, illness or injury. If you're a veteran with schizophrenia, there's a chance that SSA may provide disability benefits for your condition under Section 1211 of the Revised Code of 1958 (known as "Rehab Act"). This law says that if y...

2023's 8.7% COLA is the largest in over 40 years The Social Security COLA will grow by 8.7% in 2023, which will be the largest increase since 1981, when it increased by 11.2%. For Americans who get Social Security benefits in 2023, there is good news despite the year's financial difficulties. The biggest cost of living adjustment in 41 years, a res...

 If you have a disability, you may be worried about how collecting Social Security Disability benefits may impact you in the future. Will it have an impact on my ability to request Social Security retirement benefits? Does receiving SSD benefits now affect the amount of retirement benefits I will eventually receive? People who meet the SSA's d...

What started as a nagging pain at the base of one side of the spine has turned into terrible pain that would not go away. An otherwise insatiable hunger has been restricted to sporadic nibbling at family gatherings. You finally make an appointment with your doctor, who refers you to a kidney specialist. The terrible news is that you have advan...

Since applying for Social Security disability benefits can be a difficult process, a disability attorney or advocate may increase your chances of being awarded benefits by helping accurately and favorably complete the complex paperwork, ensuring that all deadlines are met, and providing you with representation at a hearing.  Ischemic Heart Dis...

A leaky heart valve does not entitle you to disability benefits. However, having a mitral valve prolapse or leaky heart may grant you disability benefits if they match with certain clauses for Heart Disease in the SSA's Blue Book of Impairments.  Mitral valve prolapse is a relatively common condition that affects the mitral valve of the heart,...

To qualify for Social Security disability benefits with PAD, you must demonstrate that the disease prevents you from performing substantial gainful activity (SGA). This means that the disease must affect your ability to perform basic work-related activities like sitting, standing, and walking for a prolonged period. To determine if you are eligible...

At Disability Benefits Help, our mission is to assist individuals throughout the United States in obtaining approval for disability benefits. As the application process for Social Security disability benefits can be challenging, a disability attorney or advocate can improve your chances of being granted benefits by expertly completing the intricate...

Every year, millions of hardworking Americans contribute to the Social Security system. They believe that the disability benefits given by this programme will be available to them if they ever require them. Sadly, when a disability arises, many of these applicants discover how difficult it may be to acquire the Social Security Disability payments t...

In recognition of Gallbladder Cancer and Bile Duct Cancer, February has been designated as the awareness month for these two types of cancer. Due to their rarity, these cancers are not well-known among the general public. Therefore, promoting awareness through a dedicated month provides an opportunity for healthcare providers to increase knowledge ...

Although it is most often associated with car collisions, whiplash can be caused by any sudden jerking motion of the head and neck. Whiplash is essentially a sprain in the neck. The symptoms of whiplash can include: The symptoms of whiplash can vary from person to person, but commonly include: Neck pain and stiffness Headaches, especially at the ba...

Social Security Disability benefits may be available for individuals who suffer from severe neck pain, caused by a variety of medical conditions such as muscle strain, degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, and some types of cancer, among others. The Social Security Administration (SSA) manages the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) p...

If you are unable to work due to a spinal condition, it is important to consider applying for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). By doing so, you may be eligible to receive up to $3,627 per month. However, it is important to note that documentation is a crucial aspect of the application process and can significantly ...

Sinus Bradycardia is a heart ailment in which the heart's sinus node contracts abnormally slowly. This illness causes low blood pressure or slower heart blood flow, resulting in typical symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, low blood pressure, blackouts, fainting, and vertigo. While some people with sinus bradycardia have no major complicati...

Many people ask if they qualify for Social Security disability benefits if they have a spinal problem. Daily actions such as sitting and walking, as well as sleeping, can put a huge strain on our spines, resulting in pain in our necks and backs. Ninety percent of all Americans have back or neck discomfort at some point in their life. For many peopl...

It is vital to get the services of a disability attorney for your disability hearing because a Social Security Disability attorney will be able to speak with the experts and persuade them that you are eligible to disability payments. An SSD benefits attorney is also knowledgeable about the ALJ and the procedures necessary to win your disa...

If you are unable to earn a living because of a disability and are going through a difficult stage of your life, then applying for social security disability benefits can provide you the financial support and assistance you need. The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides financial assistance to eligible people with disability to help them l...

You may qualify for SSDI benefits if you have Cardiomyopathy Heart Condition including ischemic, dilated, hypertrophic, and limited cardiomyopathy, all of which may qualify for disability if severe. Cardiomyopathy is frequently caused by viral infections in the heart. Cardiomyopathy can be caused by another illness or its treatment in rare situatio...

When your disabilities might disappear if you quit drinking or taking drugs, Social Security may refuse you disability compensation. Many disability applicants ("claimants") have one of two common misconceptions about how the Social Security Administration (SSA) regards drug and alcohol abuse: - You can get disability based only on a drug or alcoho...

If you or a loved one has non-Mosaic Down syndrome, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Individuals diagnosed with non-Mosaic Down syndrome and other congenital diseases that may prevent them from obtaining and keeping work are eligible for disability payments from the Social Security Administ...